Alexis Davis

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Over her last few fights, top contender Alexis Davis has showcased the brutal consistency on her feet that would make even Diego Sanchez proud.

It may seem odd for a jiu-jitsu practitioner to acquire such an in-your-face skill set, but the 29-year-old has done it nonetheless. She has battered and bruised some of the most game opponents in the weight class, including Liz Carmouche and Jessica Eye.

As long as Davis can continue to pressure Octagon foes with unparalleled grit and moxie, her divisional stock will grow exponentially.

Brad Pickett

Brad Pickett is by no means the biggest or strongest fighter around, hence his recent move from bantamweight to flyweight.

However, what the Englishman lacks in muscles and power, he makes up for in combative tenacity.

Always in the mix for Fight of the Night honors, he has crafted his professional image of a brawler by staying in the pocket, winging punches and hoping for the best. It's not the smartest of techniques, but it has for the most part served him well.

Assuming his crisp boxing and excellent head work can transition to a smaller weight class, it will only be a matter of time before he challenges for a title.

Matt Brown

When the streaking welterweight takes center stage, you know you're in for a show—one that will feature a gritted mouthpiece, wide eyes and iron fists clenched to destroy.

His recent menacing has catapulted him to the forefront of title contention, something that would have been unthinkable a few years back.

Besides the final name on this list, "The Immortal" is without a doubt the most prolific brawler in the UFC today. It's hard to argue that he isn't when you watch his ferocious attacks up close and personal.